Once again, the city has to face financial issues
Recently, the city council and mayor heard some alarming news about the city’s immediate future financial picture. The city is spending more money than it takes in, and the only…
School Bell … 2/24/23
Student spotlight This month, we’re excited to feature Sammr Sammin for our student spotlight. A recipient of this year’s Superintendent Award, Sammr continues to go above and beyond the…
Toast of the Town … A Paczki Day diary: Brrrrr … who invited winter to the party?
By Charles Sercombe It was that time again, a time where Hamtramck always shines. Fat Tuesday. Known elsewhere by the French “Mardi Gras,” but locally as Paczki Day. Alas,…
Toast of the Town … A Paczki Day diary: Brrrrr … who invited winter to the party?
By Charles Sercombe It was that time again, a time where Hamtramck always shines. Fat Tuesday. Known elsewhere by the French “Mardi Gras,” but locally as Paczki Day. Alas,…
City council is seeking a pay raise
By Charles Sercombe The city council wants to triple their yearly salary, as well as double that of the mayor. At last week’s council meeting, the council approved a resolution…
Councilmembers and the mayor want a raise. Do they deserve it?
The city councilmembers may have a hard sell when it comes to convincing voters to give them raises. We’re not going to rush to judgment on this one but, instead,…
Crime Log … 2/17/23
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Feb. 7-13. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Officers responded to a domestic issue in progress in the 2200 block of Poland. Officers attempted a…
School Bell … 2/17/23
Heart Month February is National Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease and preventative measures. We encourage our students and staff at HPS to recognize the importance…
City manager search is now over
By Charles Sercombe To just about no one’s surprise, Interim City Manager Max Garbarino was hired to take over the job fulltime. In a unanimous decision, the city council…
County offers tax payment plans for delinquent water bills
By Charles Sercombe Are you behind on property taxes, and short on time? The Wayne County Treasury Department has extended its hours to Saturday, beginning tomorrow, Feb. 18. The office…
